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SDACD Committees

SDACD's three standing committees shape policy and priorities for the association. Each is chaired by a board member and includes voting representatives from each of South Dakota's seven areas.

District Capacity Committee

Building strong, well-run conservation districts across South Dakota.

This committee develops guidance and recommends policy on district organization, program planning, contractual arrangements, employee management, and supervisor and employee training.

Co-chairs: Dean Odden and Gavin Brucklacher

Public Relations Committee

Promoting understanding and appreciation of conservation and conservation districts.

This committee works to help communities across South Dakota understand the value of conservation and the role local districts play in protecting the land and resources people depend on.

Co-chairs: Danny Limmer and Larry Wagner

Natural Resource Stewardship Committee

Identifying and advancing conservation practices that make a difference on the land.

This committee focuses on emerging and ongoing natural resource issues, working to identify and promote beneficial conservation technology and practices that help South Dakota landowners and communities.

Co-chairs: Drew Anderson and Matt Eichacker

Ad hoc committees are created as needed to address specific issues. There are no active ad hoc committees at this time.

Advisory members are appointed by the SDDA-Division of Resource Conservation & Forestry, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, Conservation Commission, and SDACD Employees.